Assessing the Impact of ED Triage Directives on Febrile Oncology Patient Wait Times.

Introduction: Fever during chemotherapy is a common and potentially severe complication being increasingly evaluated in emergency departments to minimize morbidity and mortality. Streamlining triage of these patients may improve health outcomes and wait times in the health care system.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of febrile patients undergoing chemotherapy was conducted at a local emergency department to assess the impact of nurse-initiated protocols on wait times.